Fish Welfare Course
Fair-fish international, CCMAR and the Fish Ethology and Welfare Group are proud to present the first edition of our Fish Welfare Course. We carefully selected top international experts in their fields to teach each module, which were specifically designed to have a practical approach. This intensive 3-day training program aims to provide a complete theoretical and practical knowledge base to:
- understand the biology of fish welfare
- design welfare programs in captive and wild caught fish
- correctly assess the welfare state of fish
- appropriately use technical solutions to improve the welfare of fish.
The welfare of fish is an essential topic that is gaining momentum in aquaculture, fisheries and academia. The correct assessment of the welfare state of fish and the promotion of best practices that ensure good welfare must rely on a) solid scientific knowledge of the biology of fish and b) appropriate design and use of technical solutions. Fish welfare has largely progressed in recent years both in research and industry, and all stakeholders should be able to benefit from these advancements. The dialogue between researchers, industry and consumers ultimately benefits all parties involved: fish live better lives, scientists have better research models, industry has better fish with higher market value and consumers eat a better product. Knowledge is therefore key for better welfare of fish.
Participants are expected to have at least some background in fish science, aquaculture, fisheries or related disciplines.

Prof. Lynne Sneddon

Prof. Michail Pavlidis

Prof. Leonor Galhardo

Dr. Pablo Arechavala-Lopez

Dr. Kilian Toledo-Guedes

Dr. João Correia

Dr. Jeff Lines

Prof. Francesc Padrós

Dr. Nuno Pereira

Dr Maria Filipa Castanheira

Prof. Dr. Marita Giménez-Candela
The Fish Welfare Course takes place in the Anfiteatro 0.3, the lower floor at Complexo Pedagógico - Campus da Penha, Faro, PT (map below) https://maps.app.goo.gl/?link=https://www.google.com/maps/place//data%3D... Transport to The Venue from Faro city centre Walking distance: 30 min Bus: number 18 departing from the terminal https://g.page/proximo-bus?share. Schedule and routes here: https://www.proximo.pt/uploads/schedules/Linha_18_16.pdf Taxi: 10-15 minutes, around 10 EUR Uber works in Faro city, but you will need an APP: https://www.portugalist.com/portugal-uber-guide/
Early bird (until September 15)
- 600€: Professionals
- 300€: CCMAR staff
- 200€: MSc & PhD students
Late registration (after September 15)
- 800€: Professionals
- 400€: CCMAR staff
- 250€: MSc & PhD students